Hyundai Motor and Kia’s combined vehicle sales in the United States rose 17.4 percent (year-on-year) in October, the companies said on Monday.
The companies’ combined U.S. sales were 147,613 units last month, up 17.4 percent from a year earlier, marking the highest combined sales since last October.
Hyundai Motor, including Genesis models, sold 78,705 units, up 18.3 percent, while Kia’s sales rose 16.5 percent to 68,908 units, the news agency reported.
The company’s sales of eco-friendly vehicles increased by 52 percent to 31,668 units. Hybrid vehicles led the segment with an impressive 64.9 percent jump to 21,679 units, setting a new monthly record.
Hybrid versions of Hyundai’s Tucson SUV and Kia’s Carnival minivan, in particular, received strong sales growth last month, with Tucson Hybrid sales up 110 percent to 6,790 units and the Carnival Hybrid model selling 1,941 units.
Meanwhile, Kia on Monday said it has released a facelifted version of its K5 midsize sedan with an improved value proposition and a suite of feature upgrades.
The latest K5 features expanded safety and convenience options across all its trims, with Kia adding a new entry-level trim called Smart Selection to the 2-liter gasoline engine model, offering a more affordable price point.
